fort

• Nom désignant un bâtiment fortifié ou une installation militaire destinée à la défense, généralement doté de murailles et de protections.

A noun referring to a fortified building or military stronghold, typically used for defense.

1. Military structureB1formal

   A fortified building or strategic position used for military defense.

   fort militaire

   • The soldiers defended the fort against the enemy attack.
   • The old fort now serves as a historical museum.
   • They built a fort on the hill to protect the valley.

   Synonymesbastionblockhousecitadelfortificationfortressgarrisonredoubtstockadestronghold

2. Children's play structureA2informal

   A structure built by children for play, often made of blankets, pillows, or cardboard.

   Cabane

   • The kids built a fort in the living room using blankets.
   • She spent the afternoon playing in her pillow fort.
   • They made a cardboard fort in the backyard.

   Synonymescastlecubbydentent